This is the worst installment in a great series. Very unfriendly interface, controls, graphics, and yes even the players
You are able to select your race and sex and minimally (very minimally) customize that character with 8 hair/face styles and the height of them. Thats it. I ventured into about over 2 hours of playtime. And I have accomplished nothing. I even have problems finding the store to purchase armour or weapons. I took a look outside of the village, and there was pop-up you wouldn't believe. Tree's, buildings, enemys, all strattle in as your progress forward in the world. Not even of the highest graphical quality, and doesnt live up to the FF name.
The soundtrack and even the worlds themselves feel like they were stolen from a Legend of Zelda game. The combat system is very slow for real time based, you just stand there and your character attacks. And how can an enemy bite you when you are yards away? The world and villages are poorly designed. The included map doesnt even give the slightest hint where to find anything.
I have played many MMO's but this is by far the worst. Clean up your act Square Enix, and stay out of areas where you dont belong: MMO's